Re: AlphaSync Canine SPEC-7X

That spec is actually in a really good sweet spot. CPU, mobo and RAM you'll get a decade out of, if not more. Graphics card is good for 1440p, and easy enough to swap out. As said, 512gb would be better, but overall that's a nice rig.

Re: AlphaSync Canine SPEC-7X

The lack of storage would get pretty frustrating over the years, I'd rather see a larger SATA drive if there was no room in the budget for a fast&big drive. Nothing to stop the user adding a second SSD of course

Re: AlphaSync Canine SPEC-7X

Well, the chassis lacks front USB-C, which is a bit of a downer in this day and age

I've seen this complaint all over the internet with system reviews...can someone tell me why there's an obsession with USB-C on the front? Only device I have with USB-C is by mobile phone and I can easily charge that with the USB-A to C cables that generally get provided...or are folks using USC-C for other 'stuff'?

Re: AlphaSync Canine SPEC-7X

Originally Posted by jimbok11

I've seen this complaint all over the internet with system reviews...can someone tell me why there's an obsession with USB-C on the front? Only device I have with USB-C is by mobile phone and I can easily charge that with the USB-A to C cables that generally get provided...or are folks using USC-C for other 'stuff'?

I think because USB-C powers devices, can charge stuff, etc. that's why they want it, not for the connector itself, just what it can do. I'm in the same boat, I don't have any USB-C devices, but it is being pushed to be a universal standard so I can see why it's a must for reviewers, who have to take future proofing into account

Re: AlphaSync Canine SPEC-7X

Originally Posted by jimbok11

I've seen this complaint all over the internet with system reviews...can someone tell me why there's an obsession with USB-C on the front? Only device I have with USB-C is by mobile phone and I can easily charge that with the USB-A to C cables that generally get provided...or are folks using USC-C for other 'stuff'?

Would you not want to futureproof your system? It's only one port; there's plenty other USB on a machine anyway.